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Baby Toys

Baby toys are objects designed specifically for infants and toddlers to stimulate their development and provide entertainment. These toys cater to different stages of a baby’s growth, focusing on various skills like sensory exploration, motor skill development, cognitive learning, and social-emotional growth.

Materials

A wide range of materials are used in baby toy construction, prioritizing safety and durability. Common materials include:

• Plastics: Often BPA-free, phthalate-free, and PVC-free plastics are utilized for their moldability and ease of cleaning.
• Wood: Typically hardwood like beech or maple, finished with non-toxic paints and sealants. Offers a classic aesthetic and tactile experience.
• Fabrics: Soft materials like cotton, fleece, and plush are used for comfort and sensory stimulation. Often hypoallergenic and machine washable.
• Silicone: Food-grade silicone is popular for teething toys due to its softness, durability, and easy sterilization.
• Natural Rubber: Used for toys like rubber ducks and bath toys, offering a sustainable and non-toxic option.

Purpose & Function (by developmental stage)

• 0-6 Months (Sensory Stimulation): Toys focus on developing sight, hearing, touch, and taste. Functions include:
  • Visual Tracking: High-contrast patterns, mobiles, and rattles.
  • Auditory Development: Rattles, musical toys, and soft sound-producing toys.
  • Tactile Exploration: Soft toys with varying textures, crinkly toys, and teething rings.
• 6-12 Months (Motor Skill Development): Toys encourage reaching, grasping, crawling, and early walking. Functions include:
  • Grasping & Manipulation: Blocks, stacking cups, shape sorters, and simple puzzles.
  • Cause & Effect: Toys that respond to baby’s actions with sounds or lights.
  • Object Permanence: Toys that disappear and reappear, like pop-up toys.
• 12-18 Months (Cognitive Learning & Language): Toys promote problem-solving, imagination, and early language skills. Functions include:
  • Imitation & Role-Playing: Toy phones, kitchen sets, and dolls.
  • Early Problem-Solving: Simple puzzles, shape sorters with more complex shapes, and building blocks.
  • Language Development: Board books, toys with animal sounds, and toys that encourage verbal interaction.
• 18-24 Months (Social-Emotional Growth & Refined Motor Skills): Toys support imaginative play, social interaction, and more complex problem-solving. Functions include:
  • Pretend Play: Play houses, tool sets, and dress-up clothes.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Crayons, building blocks with smaller pieces, and simple art supplies.
  • Social Interaction: Toys that encourage sharing and cooperative play.

Usage Scenarios

• Playtime: Supervised playtime on the floor, in playpens, or on play mats.
• Bath Time: Water-safe toys for entertainment and sensory exploration.
• Teething: Teething toys to soothe sore gums.
• Outdoor Play: Soft balls, sand toys, and push-along toys for gross motor skill development.
• Travel: Compact and portable toys to keep babies entertained on the go.

Common Types

• Rattles: Classic toys for auditory and visual stimulation.
• Teethers: Designed to soothe sore gums during teething.
• Stacking Toys: Develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Blocks: Encourage creativity, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills.
• Shape Sorters: Promote problem-solving and shape recognition.
• Soft Toys (Plush Animals): Provide comfort and emotional security.
• Musical Toys: Stimulate auditory development and introduce rhythm.
• Pop-Up Toys: Teach object permanence and cause-and-effect.
• Bath Toys: Water-safe toys for entertainment during bath time.
• Activity Gyms: Provide a stimulating environment for infants to explore.
• Board Books: Introduce language, colors, and shapes.

Baby toys encompass a variety of items designed for infants and young children, typically focusing on development, entertainment, and safety. Based on the provided information, several HS codes may be relevant depending on the specific type of baby toy.

• 9503000071: This HS code covers Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dollsʼ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale (“scaleˮ) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof “Childrenʼs productsˮ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: Under 3 years of age. This suggests it is applicable to toys specifically designed for children under 3 years old. The base tariff is 0.0%, with a 0.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is currently 30.0%.

• 9503000090: This HS code covers Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dollsʼ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale (“scaleˮ) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof Other. This is a broader category for children's toys not specifically labeled for under-3-year-olds. The base tariff is 0.0%, with a 0.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is currently 30.0%.

• 3926901600: This HS code covers Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Pacifiers. If the baby toy is a pacifier made of plastic or other specified materials, this code applies. The base tariff is 3.1%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is currently 40.6%.

• 3924905610: This HS code covers Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other Gates for confining children or pets. If the baby toy is a safety gate made of plastic, this code applies. The base tariff is 3.4%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is currently 40.9%.

• 6307907500: This HS code covers Other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Toys for pets, of textile materials. If the baby toy is a textile-based toy for pets, this code applies. The base tariff is 4.3%, with an additional tariff of 0.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is currently 34.3%.